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1MarcusBastos
Jan 6, 2017, 4:49 pm

In this thread I will post the reviews of books read in 2017. Sometimes I will deliver tips about reading and books.

Fer-de-Lance, by Rex Stout:
A Puzzle Solved
My first book by Rex Stout. I liked the story, specially the main characters (Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin). The irony and wisdom of Nero Wolfe combines with the promptness and intelligence of Goodwin. The art of solving a crime puzzle was performed.

2dchaikin
Jan 6, 2017, 11:43 pm

Welcome over here, Marcus.

3MarcusBastos
Jan 20, 2017, 5:13 pm

Thanks, dchaikin!

4MarcusBastos
Jan 20, 2017, 5:14 pm

The Murder at the Vicarage, by Agatha Christie:
Knowing Mss. Marple
A murder history told in the first person by a Vicar. Lot of characters interacting in a good plot. One cannot grasp the answers till the end. Agatha Christie present Miss Marple to her readers. Such a clever woman!

5MarcusBastos
Fév 11, 2017, 10:14 pm

American Gods, by Neil Gaiman:
Never Mind Your Life
I like the saga of Shadow and Wednesday. Unpredictable and funny. Hard to understand for a guy with little knowledge about myths (greek or non greek). Knowing Shadow is worth the book. I think this work can be better appreciated if one rereads it. Unfortunately I don't have the time or the will. In the end one has a desire to know others Gaiman's works. His insights about gods and life are clever.

6MarcusBastos
Fév 19, 2017, 2:22 pm

Trópicos Utópicos: Uma perspectiva brasileira da crise civilizatória, by Eduardo Giannetti:
O Brasil
Numa sucessão de reflexões pontuais, Eduardo Giannetti descreve nosso projeto civivilizatório com clareza e argúcia. A crítica é cortante sem ser pedante. Hostil sem ser beligerante. Após o diagnóstico da crise (primeira parte), o Autor apresenta as razões (causas) do impasse (segunda e terceira partes) para, a final, expor seu entendimento sobre o(s) caminho(s) do Brasil. A perspectiva de Giannetti é desafiadora. Levantas muitas questões e não se preocupa em oferecer respostas (definitivas). Livro de leitura agradável e, por vezes, divertida.

7dchaikin
Fév 19, 2017, 5:52 pm

Did not expect Mss. Marple or American Gods here. : ) I enjoyed American Gods a long time ago (but not pre-LT). It plays more on Norse mythology, than Greek, of course, with "Low Key" and whatnot.

8MarcusBastos
Mar 17, 2017, 6:19 pm

Well. One has to be eclectic.:) Besides that, I'm in a Miss Marple Reading Challenge in Goodreads. Expect more!

9MarcusBastos
Mar 17, 2017, 6:21 pm

Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories, by Agatha Christie:
Miss Marple gets Respect
This collection of short stories are useful to know Miss Marple and a bunch of characters that gravitate toward her. One can also grasp Miss Marple line of thought and the method used to solve the puzzles. Solving one mystery after the other, the old lady conquered the respect of her friends. Great reading.

10MarcusBastos
Mar 17, 2017, 6:33 pm

O Caso Lula, portuguese edition:
O que é um Julgamento Justo?
As circunstâncias pelas quais se desenvolve a apuração da responsabilidade criminal do ex-presidente Lula são controversas. Esse livro - coletânea de diversos textos produzidos por estudiosos do Direito - apresenta a tese de que a ação penal a que responde o ex-presidente Lula na 13a Vara Federal de Curitiba não observa a cláusula do devido processo legal. Os autores que contribuíram para a obra, cada um a seu modo, intentam demonstrar as ilegalidades que, segundo sustentam, comprometem a justiça do processo e a exatidão do julgamento que se avizinha. Se conseguiram ou não alcançar o objetivo é questão a ser decidida pelo leitor. Os textos tentam abordar questões jurídicas, muitas de razoável complexidade, numa linguagem acessível ao público leigo, intento que julgo ter sido alcançado. Isso se deu, contudo, às custas de inevitável simplificação o que, sem dúvida, comprometeu a força do argumento adiantado no livro. Diversas questões relacionadas ao julgamento do ex-presidente Lula são abordadas, desde a discussão quanto à competência do Juízo Federal da 13a Vara de Curitiba até a petição endereçada ao Comitê de Direitos Humanos da ONU. Trata-se de uma boa leitura para a compreensão do processo penal e das regras e riscos a que se submete.

11MarcusBastos
Mar 19, 2017, 6:37 pm

The body in the library, by Agatha Christie:
Be Smart!
That's an engaging reading. A mystery full of surprises and hard to solve. One must love Miss Marple, her cleverness and capacity to stick to details. The story flows naturally, always claiming the reader's attention. Like it a lot!

12Oandthegang
Mar 21, 2017, 8:56 am

I don't know if there is a divide between Agatha Christie fans and Dorothy Sayers fans. I have always been a Dorothy Sayers fan with occasional sorties into Christie land, including The Body In The Library. Your enthusiasm makes me think I should read more Marple (and perhaps reread The Body In The Library).

13MarcusBastos
Mar 25, 2017, 10:24 am

Let's do it!

14MarcusBastos
Mar 25, 2017, 10:31 am

Occupy, by Noam Chomsky:
Mobilizing the (American) Public
"The only way to mobilize the American public that I've ever heard of - or any other public - is by going out and joining them". The texts published in this book (communication, interview, conference) give a glimpse of Chomsky think about political action and society's organization. The emphasis resides in the Occupy movement and the challenges it poses and endures. Along the way, one can reflect in some concepts such as the meaning of anarchism ("... a highly democratic conception of a structured, organized society with power at the base") and the best way to political activism. The book ends with a homage to Howard Zinn. Enlightening reading.

15dchaikin
Mar 25, 2017, 10:58 am

>14 MarcusBastos: interesting !

16MarcusBastos
Mar 26, 2017, 11:35 am

MÍDIA: Propaganda Política e Manipulação, by Noam Chomsky, portuguese edition:
Defesa da Democracia
Neste breve ensaio Chomsky procura descrever como a propaganda política se presta a falsear a verdade e promover a agenda daqueles que detêm a posse dos instrumentos de poder (dinheiro e armas/uso oficial da violência). Trata-se da adoção de uma ideia de democracia baseada no "... princípio moral imperativo (de) que a maioria da população é simplesmente estúpida demais para conseguir compreender as coisas". Daí a necessidade de "... domesticar o rebanho desorientado, impedir que ele arrase, pisoteie e destrua as coisas". A divulgação seletiva dos fatos, o controle da população pelo medo e a "produção do consenso" constituem elementos característicos da propaganda política. A resposta a esse desafio (a esse ataque) passa pela recordação dos fatos (narrativa objetiva), especialmente aqueles omitidos pelos órgãos de imprensa. Em linguagem simples, Chomsky é bem sucedido na exposição de seu ponto de vista. Poderia, contudo, ter se aprofundado um pouco mais. O tema é importante para uma ordenação social menos iníqua.

17SassyLassy
Mar 26, 2017, 4:33 pm

>14 MarcusBastos: Saul Alinsky was another superb organizer for activism. I think some of his principles still work. I will have to look at Occupy.

18MarcusBastos
Avr 2, 2017, 9:26 am

The Moving Finger, by Agatha Christie:
Miss Marple Win It All!
This story is a little bit different when confronted with other Marple mysteries. Miss Marple and her incomparable wisdom appear late in the plot. With that said, one will experience another well designed puzzle with a lot of good ingredients: anonymous letters, murder, a lot of gossip, even romance. A well written tale presented in the first person by its main character.

19MarcusBastos
Avr 8, 2017, 9:03 pm

A Biblioteca Mágica de Bibbi Bokken, by
Jostein Gaarder and Klaus Hagerup, portuguese edition:
O Prazer dos Livros
Uma história cheia de aventura, construída em torno de livros e do prazer da escrita. Dois primos aventureiros dão uma de detetive e aprendem diversas lições. Um livro para crianças que vale a pena ser lido por adultos, especialmente pelos amantes dos livros e das bibliotecas.

20MarcusBastos
Avr 21, 2017, 10:13 am

And Then There Were None: Teaching Guide with Sample Chapters:
Reading as a Tool for Learning
This book contains the first three chapters of Agatha's masterpiece And Then There Were None plus a study guide. The study guide is well crafted and exemplifies the rich possibilities a good reading can produce. In order to be used, one has to read the entire book and not only the first chapters. Another great advantage of this book: the kindle version is free! I have to said, though, that there is a trap in this enterprise: one takes this free e-book, immediately fall in love with Agatha work and ultimately buy the novel.

21Simone2
Avr 21, 2017, 12:42 pm

>20 MarcusBastos: ...And then probably many more afterwards!

22MarcusBastos
Mai 7, 2017, 7:48 am

That's right!

23MarcusBastos
Mai 7, 2017, 7:50 am

And Then There Were None, by Agatha Christie:
Who Did It?
A thriller that happens in an island. A series of murders without any clue about the murderer. The narrative is engaging and the reader get hooked in order to discover the assassin. Once one starts to read this book, there is no turning point. A delightful reading!

24MarcusBastos
Mai 7, 2017, 10:29 am

The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich, by William L. Shirer:

A Description of Nazi Germany
This work of William Shirer has two great qualities: It is heavily based in primary sources and extremely well written. The history is based in the documents obtained after the war, when the nazi files were captured by the allies. Hitler's My Kampf and his speeches during the period of Nazi Germany were examined and contextualized. The facts and protagonists of the period are presented in a readable and fluent text. Sometimes one feels that is reading a tale. This book can be paired with Richard Evans's work in the Third Reich (The Trilogy) in order to give the reader an enlightened presentation of Nazi Germany.

25MarcusBastos
Mai 18, 2017, 10:47 pm

Sleeping Murder, by Agatha Christie:
Thinking Retroactively
Miss Jane Marple has many talents. In this case she shows a capacity to reflect and reconstruct acts retroactively. The plot is interesting. One has to think carefully to discover the murder. Agatha tells the story in a direct manner. Miss Marple comes in the scene in a politely way and gains the confidence of the persons involved. A good reading that shows some of Miss Marple's techniques.

26Oandthegang
Mai 23, 2017, 1:54 pm

>23 MarcusBastos: The BBC did an adaptation of this as a three part mini-series, though they made a lot of changes. One of the characters was played by the actor Aidan Turner, who was very high profile at the time, so we were all thinking 'well that character will be fine, because that's Aidan Turner!'. Well, you know how Christie works...

I'm in the midst of a major book cull, and yesterday came across Elephants Can Remember, which is rather fun. It's a Poirot, but one in which he works with a woman of a certain age who is a well known and prolific writer of detective novels. Hmm, who could that be?

I like your bracketing of The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich with Agatha Christie novels.

27MarcusBastos
Mai 25, 2017, 10:58 pm

Interesting Oandthegang. I'm actually participating in a reading challenge that comprises all Miss Marple's stories. Finished A Murder is Announced. Next: 4.50 from Paddington.

28MarcusBastos
Mai 25, 2017, 10:59 pm

A Murder is Announced, by Agatha Christie:
Miss Marple's Wisdom
A murder is announced in the local paper. When its actually happens, the Police, with the inestimable help of Miss Marple, gets to solve the matter. In a dynamic plot, with numerous characters and unexpected events, Agatha Christie guides the reader to the answer. One has to pay close attention in order to discover the murderer. This is an interesting plot with a surprising end.

29MarcusBastos
Juin 3, 2017, 8:08 pm

4.50 From Paddington, by Agatha Christie:
Something Happens in a Train
With an engaging opening and a diverse group of characters, this story runs well. The mystery, I think, isn't the most difficult one to solve, but the solution requires a good dose of Miss Jane Marple's wisdom. The description and the story of the Crackenthorpe family give some insights about the living in England post war (First World War, I guess). An entertaining plot!

30MarcusBastos
Juin 8, 2017, 5:09 pm

Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy, by Eric Metaxas:
The Life of a Christian in Nazi Germany
The life of Dietrich Bonhoefer was an example of a Christ centered one. Bonhoefer combined a solid theology educaton with a humble christian life. This book presents the main facts of his life, with close attention to the evolution of his thought and the struggles he endured in Nazi Germany. Eric Metaxas portrait of Dietrich Bonhoefer allows the reader to know the difficulties and satisfactions of a meaningful life.

31avidmom
Juin 9, 2017, 9:08 pm

>30 MarcusBastos: I read that book last year (?) and was so impressed by it. My biggest thought while reading the book was "Why haven't I heard of this guy before?"

32MarcusBastos
Juin 17, 2017, 11:02 pm

This is a wonderful reading avidmom. Wanna read others Bonhoefer's works.

33MarcusBastos
Juin 17, 2017, 11:02 pm

Trent's Last Case, by E. C. Bentley:
How can you solve a mystery?
Trent had a hard time in this story. The facts are unclear and the journalist detective, called an artist, struggled to grasp then. The death of an american millionaire and the characteristics of his life were at the center of this plot. The book has plenty of descriptions and the characters interacted in a crescendo. At the end, the murder was solved but now in a conventional way. This is a book written before de WWI. It contained the seeds of the british Golden Age mysteries. A good reading for mysteries lovers.

34MarcusBastos
Juin 25, 2017, 12:05 pm

The God Argument: The Case Against Religion and For Humanism, by A. C. Grayling:
Religion and It's Flaws
Exposing the so called contradictions (flaws) of religion, A. C. Grayling argues for the superiority of humanism, whose central notions, he believes, can establish an ethics system based in human will, potentiality and contingencies. An ethics system based on religion's notions is inferior, because it ignores human potentialities and produces violence. The book is well written. The author expresses his ideas in a simple and understandable language. The matter is fascinating and controversial. One wonders if the author succeeded in making his case.

35MarcusBastos
Juil 8, 2017, 3:38 pm

The Modern Scholar: Faith and Reason: The Philosophy of Religion, by Peter Kreeft:
Some Insights and Some Doubts
The problems faced by philosophy of religion and the diverses ways to approach them are presented in this course. The matter was well arranged but the various lectures could be better identified. Sometimes, listening to the course, one cannot distinguish them. Professor Kreeft exposition is clear and gives to the listener an overview of the most important questions of the field. The arguments each controversial question produced are exposed, giving the listener a way to develop further reflections. A course worth listening.

36MarcusBastos
Juil 9, 2017, 7:03 pm

The Meaning of Life: A Very Short Introduction, by Terry Eagleton:
Meaning and Skepticism
This short and well written book achieves it's goal. Terry Eagleton produced a clear and well balanced essay about the meaning of life, familiarizing the reader with the different concepts, even with the ones that reject the question. The philosophy's and theology's insights are considered and related with the main question. The reader can grasp the most important facets of the problem, considering the challenges posed by this enterprise. This short introduction makes it happen!

37MarcusBastos
Juil 10, 2017, 6:19 am

A Time to Kill, by John Grisham:
Justice and Revenge
The story of a guilty man and his judgment in Clinton, Mississippi. Revenge leads to a double murder. Can the jury appreciate his motives? Is it possible to justify the murders of two whites men by a black one? The story of Carl Lee Hailey's judgment and the facts that surrounds it is telling in a riveting way by John Grisham. Once I start to read it, I get hooked. The book flows nicely and is very interesting. This is the first book by Grisham. I must proceed to the others.

38MarcusBastos
Juil 15, 2017, 12:28 am

The Modern Scholar: The Philosophy of Thomas Aquinas, by Peter Kreeft:
Philosophy and Common Sense
The exposition of Thomas Aquinas's philosophy and the description of his systematic approach are two features of this enlightening course. The lectures are clear and the subjects are presented in an order that facilitates the understanding of Aquinas thought. Professor Peter Kreeft argues that Aquinas, when discussed philosophy's questions, often assumes the default position, the common sense answer. Because he had a deep understanding of his predecessors, he could articulate their thought pointing to what he considered their achievements and faults. In such a careful study, the extreme positions are often avoided. The course succeeds in presenting Aquinas thought and it relevance.

39MarcusBastos
Juil 22, 2017, 9:31 pm

The Mirror Crack'd From Side to Side, by Agatha Christie:
Be Aware of the Details
The village of St Mary Mead experienced a growth (a development): new inhabitants, new houses, new shops. A famous artist arrived and settled in. In the fete given in her new house a woman is murdered. Miss Jane Marple considered the matter. The work of the Scotland Yard and the wisdom of Miss Marple are required to solve the puzzle. As is always the case, the solution depends in careful consideration of the facts. The novel presents Jane Marple in a colorful way with the total display of her grace. Another worth reading of Agatha Christie.

40MarcusBastos
Août 6, 2017, 11:08 pm

The Annam Jewel, by Patricia Wentworth:
Less Mystery than Romance
The Annam Jewel is a romance, wrongly labeled as a mystery book. It's actually a soap opera with a story sometimes engaging, sometimes boring. The early life of Peter and Rose Ellen is presented. The Jewel has a part of it. Once you come to this work with a proper expectation, you can enjoy it a bit.

41dchaikin
Août 8, 2017, 10:07 am

Enjoyed catching up with your reading- many mysteries of two kinds (of life and who done it). Your Agatha Cristie challenge sounds fun, and so do all the philosophical books.

42MarcusBastos
Nov 1, 2017, 10:25 pm

Thanks Dchaikin!

43MarcusBastos
Nov 1, 2017, 10:26 pm

The Age of Faith, by Will Durant:
The Middle Age and the West Civilization in the Making
The fourth volume of Will Durant's Story of Civilization covers the Middle Age, with special attention to the Catholic Church and the development of the European States. The narrative flows well except for some war passages. Durant succeeds in pointing the main facts and moments of the Age, a formative period in West Civilization (I'm glad to see that the Author doesn't share the idea that this was a "dark period"). A book worth reading (listening)!

44MarcusBastos
Nov 2, 2017, 4:26 pm

A Caribbean Mystery, by Agatha Christie:
Miss Marple on Vacation
Jane Marple goes to the Caribbean Islands on vacation, where sunny days, gossip and funny dinners in good companies happens. Unfortunately (or fortunately!?) murders also happens. So there goes Miss Marple, a little bit slow in the beginning but in full display of her wisdom as the plot advances. In this story, Marple is presenting since the beginning, giving the reader the basics insights about the characters. Discover the murder isn't an easy task (for me is always seems impossible) but Miss Marple delivers. An entertaining book!

45MarcusBastos
Nov 2, 2017, 8:01 pm

Holiday Classics, by O Henry:
Short Stories that Inspire
This book contains three short stories by O. Henry. The narration is good and the stories inspire the listener. O. Henry writes about human sentiments with delicacy. The stories were selected for the holiday season but are timeless classics. Great and well crafted audiobook.

46MarcusBastos
Nov 3, 2017, 2:28 pm

The Loved One, by Evelyn Waugh:
The Business of Life and Death
This was my first reading of Evelyn Waugh. His description of the mortician business in Los Angeles is realistic and funny. His prose is fluid and entertaining. His characters are hilarious, cynical and selfish. The result is a story at the same time representative of the period/place it refers (years before WWII) and pleasant for the reader. The irony of the author and the somewhat hypocrisy and superficiality of the characters combined to a great story.

47dchaikin
Nov 4, 2017, 12:52 pm

Fun reviews Marcus. I love that you’re reading Durrant. Some day for me. Intrigued by your review of The Loved One. I haven’t read Waugh

48MarcusBastos
Nov 5, 2017, 8:33 am

I can say that, beginning by this one, I'll read a lot more Waugh.

49MarcusBastos
Nov 5, 2017, 8:35 am

Rain, by W. Somerset Maugham:
Faith and Love
Returning for their work in the pacific islands located North of Samoa, Mr. and Mrs. Davidson, christian missionaries, have to spend some unexpected time in Pago-Pago. There, in close contact with a couple that they meet in the trip, the Macphails, they have to deal with a distinctly young Lady, Miss Thompson. Thompson habits were not the kind of the Davidsons found appropriated, with prompted Mr. Davidson to adress the situation. What follows, in a well crafted and concise narrative, is a description of the paradoxes of human behavior. Sin and sanctity, faith and works, freedom and guilty. All these notions emerged in this short story.

50chlorine
Nov 5, 2017, 3:28 pm

>49 MarcusBastos:
Thanks for the review! I've heard good things about Maugham's short stories from several sources and am considering giving them a try.

51MarcusBastos
Nov 16, 2017, 5:44 am

Comentários a uma Sentença Anunciada: O Processo Lula, by Carol Proner (Editor):

Devido Processo Penal
A ação penal a que responde, dentre outros, o ex-presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva na Justiça Federal no Estado do Paraná suscita intenso interesse, seja por conta dos fatos que examina, seja pela presença de figura pública de tamanha projeção em seu polo passivo. O livro editado (organizado?) por Carol Proner se propõe a examinar a sentença proferida em primeiro grau de jurisdição, postulando tratar-se da culminância de um “jogo de cartas marcadas” (é o que intuo a partir do título escolhido - Comentários a uma “Sentença Anunciada”). O objetivo declarado foi parcialmente alcançado. O livro contém inúmeros textos (a quase totalidade deles consiste em comentários pontuais sobre aspectos do procedimento observado ou da sentença proferida) “organizados” sem qualquer critério (na verdade, o que houve foi uma reunião de manifestações diversas sem qualquer preocupação sistemática). Muitos dos textos contêm erros de português, o que denota a inexistência (ou a deficiência) da necessária revisão. Algumas manifestações, aquelas que se concentram em apreciar a “história de vida” do acusado e a pressupor a injustiça do processo, nada acrescentam ao tema da obra. A maioria dos textos, contudo, trata de aspectos importantes da jurisdição criminal: (in)observância do devido processo legal, posição do juiz no processo penal acusatório, significado da imparcialidade judicial, produção e avaliação da prova no processo penal, significado da colaboração premiada. A análise feita, não raro, ressente-se de uma melhor fundamentação, mas os aspectos “problemáticos” do caso apreciado são suficientemente descritos. Trata-se de livro cuja leitura é proveitosa.

52dchaikin
Nov 16, 2017, 9:14 am

iTranslate has an interesting time with that one. Going back a bit, enjoyed your Maugham review.

53MarcusBastos
Déc 3, 2017, 4:49 pm

Thanks!

54MarcusBastos
Modifié : Déc 3, 2017, 4:59 pm

The Crime at Noah’s Ark, by Molly Thynne:
A Chance to Stay Together
A group of people meet in a hotel, the Noah’s Ark, by chance and necessity. The roads are closed by a severe snowstorm and they cannot pursue theirs original plans. Gather in this place, they had no choice instead of spend time together. Different persons with different backgrounds in the early 20th century England lived a couple of days with one another and had to copy with an unexpected theft and a murder. This Golden Age Mystery by Molly Thynne is readable and interesting. The author developed some of the characters and the facts are presented in an enjoyable narrative. This was the first work of Molly Thyne that I read. It gave me the desire of reading the other ones.

55MarcusBastos
Déc 20, 2017, 5:04 pm

The Wealth of Nations, by Adam Smith:
History and Economy
This is a review of the audiobook. Adam Smith’s work is a reflection about the history and the economy of the europeans states in the XVIII century. The author laid his principles on economic analysis throughout an exposition of historical facts carefully chosen in order to demonstrate his main thesis: public and private wealth flourish in an environment of liberty. One must not be a specialist in economy to understand the book, though some knowledge of history helps to follow the author’s line of thought. The section of the book in which Adam Smith examines the role played by the americans colonies in the economic development of the europeans states is quite interesting and reminds me of Eduardo Galeano’s book, The Open Veins of Latin American. Despite the poor quality of the recording, the audiobook is worth listening.

56MarcusBastos
Déc 21, 2017, 2:16 pm

A Elite do Atraso - Da Escravidão à Lava-Jato, by Jessé Souza, portuguese edition:
Discutindo a Ideia de Patrimonialismo
Jesse Souza oferece sua interpretação dos fatos políticos que culminaram com o impeachment da Presidenta Dilma Rousseff. Discute o tratamento que receberam da grande mídia e a atividade dos órgãos do sistema de justiça criminal (polícia, ministério público e judiciário). A tese do autor é a de que a escravidão e sua herança e não o patrimonialismo constitui a chave interpretativa do Brasil e de suas contradições. Busca demonstrar seu argumento examinando as ideias centrais expostas pelos autores cuja análise desfruta de maior aceitação no meio acadêmico e político (Gilberto Freyre, Sérgio Buarque de Holanda e Raymundo Faoro). A análise crítica a que submete o pensamento destes autores, servindo-se de suas próprias afirmações e valendo-se de conceitos postos por Max Weber - patrimonialismo - e Habermas - esfera pública -, é penetrante e oferece ao leitor uma alternativa à posição conservadora dominante. Trata-se de livro cujo maior mérito reside em apontar as evidentes contradições observadas na ação política levada a efeito por significativa parte da classe média e dos órgãos responsáveis pela aplicação da lei penal, no particular comandados pela grande mídia e seus financiadores.

57MarcusBastos
Déc 22, 2017, 2:05 pm

A Study in Scarlet, by Arthur Conan Doyle:
The Born of Sherlock Holmes
A Study in Scarlet presents to the broad public Sherlock Holmes, an private “consulting detective”, and his acquaintance (and future partner) Dr. Watson, an eye doctor with some experience in war’s theater. In this story Holmes taught the broad principles of deductive thinking and exemplified the correct disposition of mind one with detective’s aspirations must cultivate. The plot occurs in London and South Lake City, Utah, USA. In order to help the London’s police to resolve the matter, Holmes shows flashes of his wisdom and captivates his lodge’s companion. In this way was born an enduring friendship and a series of adventures in the world of crime. This is the first book in Sherlock Holmes’s series. One can call it a touchdown!